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Life-Changing Journeys — Test

Question 1 • English Language Arts 10

Which underlined phrases are gerund phrases? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
A healthy lifestyle requires getting regular exercise .
B
Gregarious by nature , monkeys are highly social creatures.
C
To live a long life , it’s important to have a healthy diet.
D
Watching too much television may contribute to depression.
E
The athlete’s ability to stay calm under pressure was legendary.

Explanation

A gerund is an -ing verb form that functions as a noun. In C, “getting regular exercise” is a gerund phrase and the object of “requires.” In E, “Watching too much television” is a gerund phrase functioning as the subject of the sentence. “To stay calm” and “To live a long life” are infinitive phrases, not gerund phrases.

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